Diethyl Sebacate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, plasticiser, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Diethyl sebacate
What does it do?
Diethyl Sebacate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Diethyl Sebacate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Diethyl Sebacate?
Diethyl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Diethyl sebacate
Is Diethyl Sebacate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diethyl Sebacate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diethyl Sebacate do in cosmetic products?
Diethyl Sebacate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, plasticiser, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Diethyl Sebacate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diethyl Sebacate is 110-40-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010